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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.71, 349.30 and 226.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.71, 349.30 and 226.07 is: 336.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.71 : 349.30 = 226.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.71/349.30 = 226.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.71x = 349.30 × 226.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.71x = 78,966.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,966.25/234.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.44

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